Recent Euromonitor research has announced an opening for stellar tourism in Africa. By stellar of course, they mean star-gazing. If you've ever stared at the unpolluted African night sky, you'll know it's more than just a bit special.

In South Africa in particular, star-gazing is now a niche with lots more potential. The international focus that has resulted from the inception of the SKA telescope bid, the observatory in Sutherland and of course, the country's ease of access make it a winner.

The rest of the continent has great potential too – especially as the research has also identified a need in modern tourists for experiential vacations, - holidays that offer more memories than just time lying on a beach.

Where else in the world can travellers experience the heights of luxury, true wilderness and the most diverse wildlife viewing globally, yet also highly sophisticated urban spaces and people who touch not only your heart, but also your spirit? Where else but in Africa? We know that the opportunity is vast and African Sun is ready to welcome the new vanguard of traveller. We know our continent, we love our people and we can't wait to share it with the world.

Culinary group executive chef of African Sun, Dr Simon Davey, creates colourful, flavourful menu that combines two popular cuisines

The Grace in Rosebank has launched its new African Asian fusion menu, created by group executive chef of African Sun Dr Simon Davey. The dishes are a mix of the vivid colour and strong flavours of Africa with the more delicate and unique flavours of Asian cuisine.

Davey, originally from the UK, intends with this new a la carte menu to showcase his signatory style of French classical/modern with Asian fusion. He has extensive international experience in multi-national and -cultural establishments, including five-star hotels and Michelin star restaurants.

The menu includes dishes such as sweet chilli Cape gambas with prawn and coriander toast; chestnut soup served with a curried coconut foam; and smoked biltong and avocado salad tossed with sundried tomatoes, pickled cucumber and a ginger dressing for starters.

Main course include slowly braised springbok shank with bok choy, oyster sauce and pancetta crisps as well as oven roasted kingklip pierced with lemon grass and served on vanilla and wasabi mash.

A new introduction to the hotels restaurant, named The Dining Room, is a pre-dessert option, which includes crispy goats cheese with caramelised apple tian and hazelnut oil as well as a pan fried chicken terrine with three cheeses. Desserts include pan fried bananas flambed with saki, a lychee parfait with Chinese gun powder tea and lemon marmalade, and butter and ginger fritters served with African wildberry chutney.

In celebration of spring and 'Secretary's Day' today, The Grace in Rosebank have decided to celebrate both occasions for a lot longer than just one day this year. So-much-so, they have launched an 'I am a corporate secretary' lunch promotion in their renowned Dining Room for the entire month of September.

Patrons of the fairer sex can enjoy an exotic non alcoholic cocktail upon arrival, a 2-course lunch offering comprising either a starter and main or main and dessert, a glass of wine to accompany your lunch and complimentary parking. All for only R99.00 per person. Lunch can be taken either on the 4th floor terrace offering breathtaking views of Rosebank or in the inviting and relaxing atmosphere of the Dining Room.

The 'I am a corporate secretary' promotion will run from 12h00 – 14h00, Monday to Friday until 30 September 2010. To qualify for this promotion, ladies will need to produce their business card upon arrival, advising they would like to participate in this promotional lunch. All business cards will be placed in a competition box and a draw will take place every Friday at 14h00, to win a 3-course dinner for 2 people in the Dining Room.

Pre-booking is essential, contact the Grace on Tel: +27 011 280 7200.

And yet again this remarkable festival will be bringing together the city's most acclaimed restaurants and carefully selected exhibitors to attract 15 000 of Joburg's most dedicated and sophisticated foodies.

From Thursday 30th September to Sunday 3rd October 2010, the city's top restaurants and chefs will be serving a stunning selection of sample sized signature dishes to Taste of Joburg visitors. Riding high from the hugely successful Taste of Joburg 2009 this amazing food festival promises to be the culinary event of the year. Taste of Joburg brings together the city's finest restaurants, award winning wineries, premium drink brands, niche food exhibitors and fantastic entertainment. If you love eating out this is an opportunity too good to miss!

Mouth-watering, lip-smacking, delectable, tantalising and unequivocally delicious – just some of the words you'll be using at this year's Taste of Joburg Festival 2010 kicking off at Montecasino Outdoor Event Area from Thursday 30th September to 3rd October 2010.

There are a limited amount of tickets available and bookings are essential, these can be purchased through Computicket on 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com.

Standard tickets cost R60 (includes a Taste wine glass), premium tickets cost R150 (includes a Taste wine glass and R100 worth of Crowns) and VIP tickets, for the ultimate Taste experience in the Taste Club House, cost R570.

For more information go to www.tasteofjoburg.com.